The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024) is an animated science fiction comedy featuring classic characters Daffy Duck and Porky Pig. Directed by Peter Browngardt, the film marks the first fully animated, theatrically released Looney Tunes feature not based on pre-existing cartoons. The story follows Daffy and Porky as they struggle to save their condemned home. In their quest for employment, they join a bubble gum factory run by scientist Petunia Pig. Unbeknownst to them, the factory’s gum has been contaminated by an alien entity, leading to a global mind-control crisis.
As the alien’s plan unfolds, turning gum chewers into zombies and threatening Earth’s destruction via a massive bubble encasing the planet, Daffy and Porky must confront their fears and reconcile their differences. Teaming up with Petunia and the remorseful alien, they devise a plan to neutralize the threat. The film blends traditional Looney Tunes slapstick humor with science fiction elements, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience for audiences.
